Urbana is a small city in Dallas County, Missouri. The community was founded by settlers who came from Urbana, Illinois, for which the town was eventually named. Originally, the community was named Andersonville, after a Dr. Andrews who lived there for several years, although it is unclear why it was named Andersonville rather than Andrewsville. Nevertheless, Dr. Andrews was a pioneer doctor who lived in Urbana, and the story of the town’s name is recorded in the history of the county. A post office was established there as Andersonville in 1856, and its name was changed to Urbana in 1867. A fire destroyed a large portion of the city in 1917. The city is accessed primarily through US Highway 65 (Dallas Street), which intersects Missouri Highway D (Broadway Street) in Urbana. Surrounding communities include Huckaby, Louisburg, Nemo, Pittsburg, Preston, and Tunas. Springfield is fifty miles south of Urbana.
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Opening in 1903, the financial institution has served the Urbana, Missouri community for more than a century. Its business and personal accounts, loan policies, and properties offered for sale are featured, with an overview of its community projects, staff introductions, directions, and hours.
https://www.bankofurbana.com/
Located in Urbana, Missouri, the auto racetrack is featured, including race schedules, rules, point standings, weekly results, driver profiles, and directions, as well as photographs, video, and driver web sites. Announcements are published to the site.
http://www.dallascountyspeedway.net/
First Baptist Church of Urbana
The congregation was first organized in 1869, but its church building was destroyed in a fire in 1917. Reorganized in 1937, the congregation meets at its facilities on West Broadway in Urbana, Missouri. Its history and leadership are recognized, along with a church bulletin, membership policies, service times, and outreach programs.
http://www.firstbaptistofurbana.com/
Offering new Ford, Dodge, and Jeep cars, trucks, vans and SUVs, as well as a selection of pre-owned vehicles, the auto dealership is in Urbana, Missouri. Its inventory is highlighted, along with customer testimonials, special promotions, dealer services, and finance information. Hours are posted to the site.
http://www.hubertsmotorcompany.com/
In business since 1963, the restaurant is located at the intersection of Missouri Highway NN and US Highway 65. A history of the business is offered, with directions, hours of operation, a menu, job opportunities, and contact information.
http://www.mredsdrivein.net/
Serving the Urbana, Missouri community, the K-12 public school district operates an elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted, along with a district profile, administrative policies, employment information, and faculty and staff contacts.
http://www.skylineschools.info/
The non-profit organization was established in 1961 as a means of providing a safe place to ride and show horses for youth and adults in Urbana, Missouri. Show schedules and other activities are featured, a club newsletter and photographs are presented, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://urbanasaddleclub.com/
